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Student body in New London County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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Radenka Maric President | University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Radenka Maric President | University of Connecticut-Avery Point

White students were the most represented ethnicity among students at New London County universities in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Of the 2,980 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 63.1% were white. This is a decrease of 47.6% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.

Hispanic students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by Black or African American students.

Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the three universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year fell by 49.5%. Connecticut College reported the largest student body, with 1,948 students.

Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.

Students' Ethnicity Percentage in New London County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

Ethnic Group% of Total Student Body
White63.1%
Hispanic13.9%
Black or African American5.6%
U.S. nonresident5.4%
Multiracial3.9%
Asian3.8%
Unknown3.3%

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